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John Williams QUIZ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who created and wrote the story for the Indiana Jones Trilogy? | George Lucas |
| What huge film franchise is George Lucas responsible for? | Star Wars |
| Name a recent project Williams scored with George Lucas within the last six years: | Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull |
| What famous music school did Williams attend and study composing? | Julliard |
| What movie did he receive an academy award for in 1993? | Schindler's List |
| What was Oliver Stone's political conspiracy epic that Williams also scored? | JFK |
| What was Williams "conductor/composer in Residence" assignment from 1980-1993? | The Boston Pops |
| What super hero theme did Williams compose? | Superman |
| What branch of the Armed Forces did Williams serve in? | Air Force |
| What 1975 score was a big break for his composing career? | Jaws |
| What did John Williams originally wish to becomee for his career? | a concert pianist |
| Name Steven Speilberg film JW did not compose music for. | The Color Purple |
| Name 2 instruments thaat JW played besides the piano at an early age? | clarinet/bassoon/cello |
| What film did Williams score that starred Tom Cruise? | War of the Worlds; Minority Report; Far and Away |
| Name the JW music score that is based on a famous children's story? | Hook |
| John Williams conducted the Boston Pops during what years? | 1980-1993 |
| What JW film involved the Olypmics? | Munich |
| What film did Williams score that starred Mel Gibson? | The Patriot |
| Name at least 2 film franchises that JW scored without Lucas or Spielberg. | Harry Potter/Superman/Home Alone |
| WHat film did Williams score that starred Harrison Ford? | Presumed Innocent |